SOLUTION: When three is subtracted from twice a number, n, the result is 17. Find the value of n.

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Question 493730: When three is subtracted from twice a number, n, the result is 17. Find the value of n.
Answer by MRperkins(300) About Me  (Show Source):
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so, 2n-3=17
2n=20
n=10